2017 BMW 5 SERIES Owners Manual

distance depends on the hand-held transj
mitter.4.Likewise, press and hold the button of the
desired function on the hand-held transj mitter.5.Release both buttons as soon as the intej
rior mirror LED flashes more rapidly or lights up continuously. The LED flashing
more rapidly or being continuously lit up inj dicates that the button on the interior mirj
ror has been programmed. The system can
then be controlled by the button on the inj
terior mirror.
If the LED does not flash faster after at
most 60 seconds, change the distance and
repeat the programming starting with
step 4. Several more attempts at different
distances may be necessary. Wait at least 15 seconds between attempts.
Canada: if programming with the hand-
held transmitter was interrupted, hold
down the interior mirror button and repeatj
edly press and release the hand-held
transmitter button for 2 seconds.
Operation
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operatj
ing remote-controlled systems, e.g., the gaj
rage door, using the integrated universal rej
mote control. There is a risk of injury or risk of
property damage. Make sure that the area of movement of the respective system is clear
during programming and operation. Also follow
the safety instructions of the hand-held transj
mitter.'

2.The ashtray is located in a cup holder. Fold
the ashtray cover upward.
Emptying
Pull the ashtray with the closed cover out of the cup holder.
Lighter
Safety
information WARNING
Contact with hot heating elements or the
hot socket of the cigarette lighter can cause burns. Flammable materials can ignite if thecigarette lighter falls down or is held against
the respective objects. There is a risk of fire
and injuries. Hold the cigarette lighter by its
handle. Make sure that children do not use the
lighter and burn themselves.'

OperationPush in the lighter.The lighter can be removed as
soon as it pops back out.
Sockets Concept
The lighter socket can be used as a socket for electrical equipment when standby and drive-ready state are switched on.
General
information The total load of all sockets must not exceed140 watts at 12 volts.
Do not damage the socket by using non-comj patible connectors.
Safety
information NOTE
Battery chargers for the vehicle battery
can work with high voltages and currents,
which means that the 12 volt on-board netj work can be overloaded or damaged. There is
a risk of property damage. Only connect batj
tery chargers for the vehicle battery to the
starting aid terminals in the engine compartj
ment.'

Rear
center
console
The center console contains one or two sockjets.
Pull off the respective cover.
In
the
cargo
area
A socket is located on the right side in the
cargo area. Unfold the cover.
USB
interface
General
information
Observe the information regarding the conj
nection of mobile devices to the USB interface in the section on USB connections, refer topage 43.
In
the
center
armrest
A USB interface is located in the center armj
rest.
Steptronic
transmission:
in
the
center
console
NOTE
Objects in the storage compartment,
e.g., large USB connectors, may block or damj
age the cover when it is being opened or
closed. There is a risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of movement of the
cover is clear while opening and closing it.'

A USB interface is located in the center conjsole.
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Storage
compartmentsVehicle
features
and
optionsThis chapter describes all standard, country-specific and optional features offered with theseries. It also describes features that are notnecessarily available in your vehicle, e. g., due
to the selected options or country versions.
This also applies to safety-related functions
and systems. When using these functions and systems, the applicable laws and regulations
must be observed.
Safety
information WARNING
Loose objects or devices with a cable
connection to the vehicle, e.g., mobile phones, can be thrown into the vehicle's interior while
driving, e.g., in the event of an accident or durj
ing braking and evasive maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Secure loose objects or devices
with a cable connection to the vehicle in the
vehicle's interior.'

ClosingFold cover closed.
Locking The glove compartment can be locked with an
integrated key. This prevents access to the glove compartment.
After the glove compartment is locked, the rej
mote control can be handed over without the
integrated key, e.g., when the vehicle is parked
by valet parking.
Driver's
side
Safety
information WARNING
Folded open, the glove compartment
protrudes in the vehicle's interior. Objects in the glove compartment can be thrown into thevehicle's interior while driving, e.g., in the eventof an accident or during braking and evasive
maneuvers. There is a risk of injury. Always
close the glove compartment immediately after
using it.'

Center
armrest
Front
General
information
A storage compartment is located in the center armrest between the seats.
Opening
Press button.
Closing Press cover down until it engages.
Cup
holders Safety
information WARNING
Unsuitable containers in the cup holder
and hot beverages can damage the cup holder and increase the risk of injury in the event of anaccident. There is a risk of injury or risk ofproperty damage. Use light-weight, unbreakajble, and sealable containers. Do not transport
hot beverages. Do not force objects into the cup holder.'